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The whole ship has been designed to reflect 'The Modern Romance of Sailing' with plenty of eye-catching features from catamaran nets to portholes to add that extra touch.

Dee Cooper, Senior Vice President of Product Design for Virgin Voyages said: "Ranging from gritty to glamorous, we’ve collaborated with a collection of brilliant interior designers and architects to create a variety of spaces that our sailors will love.

"With careful thought, humor and attention to detail the Creative Collective has designed a ship that’s styled for those thirsty for a wonderfully modern holiday at sea."

A look at the Dock's layout (Image: Virgin Voyages)

To achieve the exact feel they're going for, Virgin teamed up with a host of design studios around the world; Tom Dixon's Design Research Studio in London, Roman and Williams in New York, Concrete Amsterdam, Softroom in London and WorkAC in New York.

Tom McAlpin, President and Chief Executive Officer for Virgin Voyages explained: " At the core of our Epic Sea Change For All is ensuring that the spaces on our ships are well-styled, distinct and reflective of the dynamic experience we want to bring to our sailors.

"Our design partners together with our internal design team have dreamed up eye-catching, intimate and alluring spaces that we can’t wait to see come to life."

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NYC based Roman and Williams were the masterminds behind The Dock, the ship's outdoor lounge offering a casual vibe as well as some spectacular ocean views.

It will be located on the very aft of the ship on the deck 7, and guests will be able to enjoy fresh beverages from day to night. Not to mention it'll be ideal for those who want to unwind with a bit of stargazing.

The bar at The Dock (Image: Virgin Voyages)

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For passengers who want a little more of a traditional nautical experience, there'll be second outdoor lounge The Athletic Club (designed by Concrete Amsterdam) where guests can find cosy cabanas and sun loungers.

Another look at the Athletic Club (Image: Virgin Voyages)

However, there's one feature that's particularly caught our attention; the 220 square foot area of triple netting where guests can lay out and soak up the rays, right above the ocean and the decks below, to replicate the feeling of sailing on a catamaran.

The Athletic Club's catamaran net (Image: Virgin Voyages)

The impressive lounge expands across both sides of the aft of the ship, but for those who want a little bit of extra luxury, there will be 10 cosy cabanas on offer where you'll be able to enjoy unparalleled ocean views, not to mention you'll have drinks service from the adjacent bar.

Athletic club Cabana (Image: Virgin Voyages)

Or if you've booked into a suite, you can head to Richard's Rooftop, the outdoor VIP area reserved specifically for suite guests.

Designed by Tom Dixon, this elegant lounge will offer plenty of spacious sun loungers and giant parasols for those who want to make the most of that fresh sea air, as well as colourful glass walls for a rainbow effect.